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Bird of the Week
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
The brown crest and black mask of the Cedar Waxwing make this species unmistakable. These birds are generally found in flocks throughout Washington State at varying times of the year. Named for the vibrantly colored waxy secretion at the end of its secondary feathers, the waxwing is one of only a few North American birds that specialize in eating fruit (berries).
Birding Site of the Week
Little Spokane River Natural Area
Okanogan
Situated in the southeastern corner of the Okanogan ecoregion, just outside Spokane city limits, the Little Spokane River Natural Area offers several miles of undisturbed river, six miles of riverside trails, and ancient rock paintings done by Native Americans. Ponderosa pine forest, with many cliffside snags, and riparian habitat dominate the area and make for good birding year-round, but especially May through September. Look for all three species of nuthatches.
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